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parnaby steps down as standard life asia
Standard Life Asia and emerging markets chief executive Nathan Parnaby is to leave after more than 30 years working for the company.
InterGlobal expands in Africa
InterGlobal, the international private medical insurer, is planning to grow in Africa with enhancements to its Africa UltraCare plan, the appointment of a business development manager and executive for Africa and the relocation of its regional office to the South African business hub of Centurion.
Zurich faces up to economic challenges
Zurich Insurance Group reported a slight fall in profits for the 12 months to December 2012 and described the results as solid in a year characterised by ongoing economic challenges.
robust asia business helps manulife
Manulife Financial Corp, the giant Toronto-based insurer which has a large presence in Asia, beat analysts’ expectations in the fourth quarter of 2012, helped by “record annual sales” in its insurance and wealth businesses.
bupa intl in distribution deal with east african
Bupa International has partnered with Jubilee Insurance, in order to sell its products into East Africa where Jubilee is the largest insurance provider.